Hoya affinis

Botanical Name: Hoya affinis

Native Region/Environment: Solomon Islands

Sun/Light: Bright indirect light or mild direct morning light.

Temperature:  Ideal temperatures are between 60 and 80F.

Water:  Allow top of soil to dry to touch.  Do not overwater or leave in standing water.

Soil:  Porous, well draining fertile soil.

Growth Pattern:  Trailing evergreen perennial vine.

Mature Size:  Vigorous growing that must attain 4-5' in length before blooming.  Wrap around a trellis or grow from an elevated pot or hanging basket. Occasional pruning will result in a fuller plant.

Attributes: Brilliant red flower clusters with yellow contrasting centers.

Small root systems relative to potential plant size.  Low maintenance.  Very long lasting blooms. Do not remove peduncles (flower stalks) after blooming-hoya rebloom from the same peduncles which will increase in length after each successive bloom.

Attractor:  Flowers are laden with abundant sweet nectar that attract hummingbirds, bees, butterflies and moths.

Pot:  4"